Strong economic growth or low rates? Both can’t be right.
Treasury rates remain notably disconnected from economic growth expectations. Our chart looks at the divide, why portfolio flexibility remains key.
Equity performance increasingly rate-dependent
This week’s chart looks at duration risk within the equity market and why style agnosticism may be more important than ever in such an environment.
Focus on inflation likely to remain following July data
Inflation has moderated but at a high level. This week’s chart breaks down the CPI report, looks at why alternative income could remain at a premium.
The Agg races back. Yet core fixed income remains challenged.
Rates decline and the Agg returns to almost breakeven. This week’s chart looks at why core fixed income remains challenged despite the recent rally.
With rate hikes none or one, income to remain elusive
Income could be hard to find for the foreseeable future. This week’s chart looks at market-based expectations for rate hikes through Dec. 2022.
Growth tops value (again) as rates fall
There’s been no standout growth-value winner in 2021. This week’s chart looks at market leadership and emphasizes why flexibility has been important.
